Sermons on Submitting To The Father:

Closeness With The Father - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bo Lane on Apr 19, 2005

This series urges believers to live a life of intimacy and relationship as God intended from the beginning.

Our key verse for this series is: - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” - God desires for us to be close to Him, to share intimacy with Him Last week we talked about intimacy. - Intimacy isn’t just about sex. - A close friendship has intimacy, belonging to someone ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Closeness With The Father - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bo Lane on Apr 19, 2005

This series urges believers to live a life of intimacy and relationship as God intended from the beginning.

For the last few weeks, we’ve been doing a series called “Closeness with the Father.” - We’ve been learning the importance of having a close, intimate relationship with God. - Our key verse for the series is James 4:8 which says, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” Do you ever ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father's Day - Responsibilities And Blessing

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 16, 2009

Father’s Day reminds us of parental responsibilities and blessing, as we show our love and acceptance to children in: Our Words, Giving our Time, Sharing Caring Love, and Modelling ourselves on Jesus and our Heavenly Father.

FATHER’S DAY - RESPONSIBILITIES AND BLESSING Father’s Day started in America, strangely enough by a lady! In 1909, one hundred years ago this lady, by name of Sonora Dodd, was sitting in church one Sunday, listening to a sermon on Mother’s Day. She decided it was only fair to also have a day for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Genesis 49:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Presented Himself To The Father Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 13, 2014

To show that CHRIST's death set up the new system of grace for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the new system at work now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST's death set up the new system of grace for us. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:7 (Amplified Bible) 10:7 Then I said, Behold, here I am, coming to do Your will, O God—[to fulfill] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father Gives Good Gifts

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 4, 2015

To show that only GOD is good in giving the HOLY SPIRIT to us as a gift. Acts 1:8 (Amplified Bible) But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all J

I. EXORDIUM: Are you good? No. Only GOD is good. Mark 10:18 (Amplified Bible) And Jesus said to him, Why do you call Me [essentially and perfectly morally] good? There is no one [essentially and perfectly morally] good—except God alone. Luke 18:19 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Draw Near To Father God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you drawing near to your FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can be so near to FATHER GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:22 (Amplified Bible) Let us all come forward and draw near with t

I. EXORDIUM: Are you drawing near to your FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can be so near to FATHER GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:22 (Amplified Bible) Let us all come forward and draw near with true (honest and sincere) hearts in unqualified assurance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Present And Involved - A Real Father" Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 13, 2013

Sermon highlights the importance of fathers being present, involved and speaking positively into the life of their children. Preached on Father's day to challenge fathers to get involved in the life of their children.

“When Dad Speaks” Central Zion Baptist Church Fathers Day - June, 2012. Mark 1:11-12; Matt. 3:16-17; Luke 3:21-22 Salutation – Salute the fathers… commend them for the work they do. General comments….. Speak about the positive aspects of fatherhood. Say: one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day - Being Dad

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 16, 2013

A sermon to challenge the men in my church to what they ought to be as men of God.

"Father's Day -- Being Dad" 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers Wanted, No Experience Necessary

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 12, 2014

In this sermon we see the importance of fathers and why we should be thankful for them.

Father’s Wanted, No Experience Necessary 1 Timothy 5:8, Ephesians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:1 Intro. Have you ever noticed that Mothers Day is the second most attended church service of the year. Second only to Easter. Have you noticed that father’s day is usually no more attended than a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Like Father, Like Son Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2014

Do people see you and see godliness? As we mature, those of us who claim Christ as Savior, should see our lives continually transformed into a life that is more Christ-like. How can we see that and what does it look like?

Like Father, Like Son Ephesians 5:1-20 Slide Intro I am sure most of us have heard the phrase, Like Father, Like Son. It’s a great saying when your kids do something positive, but not so great when they don’t. For the Christian, those who have trusted Jesus Christ as your Savior, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father’s Blessing

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

When these 4 ingredients are present, & practiced consistently, then our children grow up solid, secure & confident of themselves, able to go out into the world & function normally. A father's blessing is essential for a child.

A Father’s Blessing Intro: There is a crisis in our world today. Way too many Dads are MIA. Whatever the cause (and sometimes the cause is noble), the problem is what happens to the kids who miss out on what only a Dad can offer. When Fathers are involved in their kids’ lives in a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God As Our Father And King Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King Luke 11:1-4; 12:32-34 What name do you use when you address God in prayer? What you use says much about how you see your relationship with God. Until recently I have primarily addressed God as Lord when I pray. Then at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God As Our Father And King

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: God as our Father and King Luke 11:1-4; 12:32-34 What name do you use when you address God in prayer? What you use says much about how you see your relationship with God. Until recently I have primarily addressed God as Lord when I pray. Then at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father Appeals To His Children Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 24, 2014

God's love is a purifying force. God's love for us seeks to free us from all defiling influences.

2 CORINTHIANS 6:11-7:1 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] A FATHER APPEALS TO HIS CHILDREN [Ephesians 2:20-22] Love seeks to draw those loved nearer, and as we are drawn near to God our ability to love is enlarged and purified. God's love is holy and is therefore jealous of what would harm those He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Your Father And Mother Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Nov 16, 2013

This covers the commandment to honor our father and mother. Rather than looking from a legal standpoint or even looking at how they could do better as parents, the Bible is telling us that we are responsible for giving honor to those God has put over us.

Honor Your Father and Mother Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. With the start of the fifth commandment, we move from a framework of relationship to God and start to focus on the relationship we have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist